US Bridges

SR1428 over Hyatt Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1429 · Structure no. 000000000390249

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1428 over Hyatt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1428 over Hyatt Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1428
CrossesHyatt Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1429
RouteState Highway 1428
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18005, -83.91993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1428 over Hyatt Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1428 over Hyatt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1428 over Hyatt Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1428 over Hyatt Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR1428 over Hyatt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.